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JK Curriculum Connection
United States - California - Vacaville
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Contraction Game: Birdie Contractions for Literacy Centers offers a variety of ways
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Numbers Tricky Teen Bingo! Some kindergarten students get a little bit stuck when it comes to recognizing those "tricky teens"! This set include...
Christmas Fun! Five Little Cookies - A Shared Reading Singable. This countdown book tells the story of 5 cookies that are too busy getting ready ...
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Farm Shared Reading Book & Game-Two Eggs and Two Eggs {w/Common Core Connections} tells the story of a mother hen hatching her eggs and takin...
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C-V-C Word Building Game-Lucky Roll & Read – Help students build the foundational reading skill of blending & reading CVC words. This g...
Thanksgiving Fun! Turkey Stomp A Shared Reading Singable. This engaging song has the class moving about the room as they sing, dance, and gobble...
Long E Phonics Game-Buzzing Bees (with Common Core Connections- This Phonics game has word cards practicing LONG E words with EE & EA spellin...
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Scarecrow Shared A Reading book-Scarecrow, Scarecrow, How Scary Can You Be? is a shared reading book about a scarecrow that really doesn’t do m...
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Christmas! Way Up at the North Pole! A Shared Reading Singable. This book is about all the activity and excitement at the North Pole AND---Santa...
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Christmas Elves! Santa’s Helpers A Shared Reading Singable. This book takes place at Santa’s workshop. The song is easily sung to the tune "L...
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Easter Game! Hop along into Easter with this colorful path center game and practice essential skills! This open-ended path game includes a set of...
Christmas Bells! Jingle Bell Bop! A Shared Reading Singable- This engaging song will have the class movin’ and groovin’ as they sing, dance,...
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C-V-C Word Building Game-Farm Feathered Friends! Help students build the foundational reading skill of blending & reading CVC words. This gam...
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Winter Penguin Fun! The Penguin Race-A Shared Reading Singable. This book tells the story of four little penguins who take off on a winter race. ...
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Halloween! The BOO Game for Sight Words (and MORE!) Students BEG to play this over and over again! The more they play, the faster they memorize...
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Sight Word Fun! Movie Time Game with FRY sight words. Everyone LOVES going to the movies and getting a BIG box of popcorn! This engaging game w...
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Halloween Ghosts! 1-2, Ghosts Go BOO! A Shared Reading Book. This book tells the story of some fun loving ghosts out on Halloween night. The stud...
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Here is a game ready to print, laminate and play at a Math Center! Your students will have fun learning to recognize the first 10 numbers, 0-9, ...
Sight Word Games: Pirate Bumper Word Games. This packet has 5 Fry word games to use in centers.
Each game uses a set of 8 Fry words, totaling 40 ...
Halloween Color Song! Wilma the Witch-Shared Reading Singable! This singable book helps teach color words. The children delight in this unique b...
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FEEDBACK
hrdickins
This will be great for next year!
May 25, 2013
Neeney
great resource :)
May 25, 2013
suhrich
So Cute!
May 25, 2013
AmyMBrock
My kinders loved this!!!! Thanks for the awesome resource!
May 24, 2013
dancemom9
Great addition to my files.
May 23, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your feedback.
Enjoy the dinosaurs!
Jackie and Kylene
Enjoy the dinosaurs!
Jackie and Kylene
May 24, 2013 
galem
I can't wait to use this next year!
May 22, 2013
heatherjp
This was absolutely fantastic! Great photos, great activities. My kids and I loved it. Thank you.
May 22, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
You are so welcome. We love using real photos with our products.
Thanks again,
Jackie and Kylene
Thanks again,
Jackie and Kylene
May 24, 2013
iwafrmgrl
Just used this today and my kids loved it!
May 21, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Great! Thank you so much for sharing!
Love those little birdies!
Jackie and Kylene
Love those little birdies!
Jackie and Kylene
May 24, 2013
bluespringsmama
perfect for my summer school theme~!
May 21, 2013
jengrieco
Thank you!
May 21, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
You're welcome. Thank for your feedback.
Jackie and Kylene
Jackie and Kylene
May 24, 2013
szahn
Thanks
May 21, 2013
szahn
Thanks
May 21, 2013
kmhouse
Very cute activity. Lots of books that go along very well with it.
May 20, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
The students do have a fun time with this writing activity. Thanks for your feedback.
Jackie and Kylene
Jackie and Kylene
May 24, 2013
glasc (TpT Seller)
Great photos/graphics, terrific activities. This is a super addition to my insect unit.
May 20, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
We're so glad you are enjoying this product. We too had a great time studying insects this year! Thanks for your feedback.
Jackie and Kylene
Jackie and Kylene
May 24, 2013
quicksue
Thanks so much!
May 20, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
You are welcome. Thanks for your feedback.
Jackie and Kylene
Jackie and Kylene
May 23, 2013
Pamela Backman (TpT Seller)
Thanks! Hoping it will be a great way to get more parents involved in their child's education/homework.
May 20, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
It really will get them involved. All the different themes and activities are fun for both kids and adults! Thanks for your purchase and comments.
Jackie and Kylene
Jackie and Kylene
May 23, 2013
kymmcole
This is exactly what I need right now. This is a great way to practise CVC words and will fit right in with my farm unit.
May 19, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Great! We have found that these CVC games really do engage the students in learning words. Have fun with your farm unit!
Jackie and Kylene
Jackie and Kylene
May 20, 2013
Pam5245
great job
May 18, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you for sharing. We do appreciate your feedback.
Jackie and Kylene
Jackie and Kylene
May 20, 2013
cynthiagmoya
:)
May 18, 2013
cynthiagmoya
ok
May 18, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you for the feedback.
We love those critters.
Jackie and Kylene
We love those critters.
Jackie and Kylene
May 20, 2013
Pam5245
Goes along great with my unit and our mini musical we do
May 18, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Great! We use this as a little play to present to the parents, too.
Thanks for the feedback.
Jackie and Kylene
Thanks for the feedback.
Jackie and Kylene
May 20, 2013
paitchison
My kids and parents love these!
May 17, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Super! We have had such fun connecting home with school through these activities.
Thank you for the feedback.
Jackie and Kylene
Thank you for the feedback.
Jackie and Kylene
May 20, 2013
sumpear
I've used write and share before and I'm excited to use them again. These are great! Thanks!
May 16, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Wow! It is so exciting for us to hear from you.
Thank you for your continued use of this product.
Jackie and Kylene
Thank you for your continued use of this product.
Jackie and Kylene
May 20, 2013
Kama14
Fun ideas!
May 16, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you for the feedback.
Just wanted to let you know that we made a little video of this song. The children enjoy singing along while watching it. It can be found on our website.
Thanks again,
Jackie and Kylene
Just wanted to let you know that we made a little video of this song. The children enjoy singing along while watching it. It can be found on our website.
Thanks again,
Jackie and Kylene
May 20, 2013
Kama14
This was a great way to teach these two concepts!
May 16, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you for letting us know how this worked for you.
We do appreciate the feedback!
Jackie and Kylene
We do appreciate the feedback!
Jackie and Kylene
May 20, 2013
nklitzing
great!
May 15, 2013
touchtkr
Great!
May 15, 2013
ifphelan2
cute song and book my class will enjoy, thank-you.
May 15, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
You are so welcome. Our students really loved studying about those creepy crawly critters! Glad yours do too!
Jackie & Kylene
Jackie & Kylene
May 15, 2013
kwbtchk
great idea! thanks
May 14, 2013
cfarnham
My students loved this!
May 14, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your feedback. Glad it was a "hit"!
Jackie & Kylene
Jackie & Kylene
May 15, 2013
skozikowski
What great fun!
May 14, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
We had great fun creating this! Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy!
Jackie & Kylene
Jackie & Kylene
May 15, 2013
mandeeheiny
Great. Thanks!
May 13, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Who knew insects could be such "stars"! Thanks for your purchase and feedback!
May 14, 2013
Rachaellynn11
Awesome! :)
May 13, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
We are so pleased you like this product. We had fun creating it! Enjoy.
Jackie & Kylene
Jackie & Kylene
May 13, 2013
Jenny Shoffner
Excited to use this! Thank you!!
May 13, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your feedback. We sure do appreciate it.
Jackie & Kylene
Jackie & Kylene
May 13, 2013
vandegrift
I have the old 1990 version. It was nice to see the updated graphics.
May 13, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Welcome back! We have been having a great time updating our tried and true products with all the fun new graphics! So glad to hear you are still using this product. It is one of our best sellers! Thanks for your purchase.
Jackie & Kylene
Jackie & Kylene
May 13, 2013
DebSThompson
Excited to add some of these ideas to our Pirate Unit! Thanks!
May 13, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Arrgghhhh! So glad you found this useful to your Pirate studies!
Jackie and Kylene
Jackie and Kylene
May 13, 2013
hopper116
Great resources!
May 12, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your feedback!
We appreciate your comment.
Jackie and Kylene
We appreciate your comment.
Jackie and Kylene
May 13, 2013
ecuteacher
Thanks!!!
May 12, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
You are very welcome!
Thank you,
Jackie and Kylene
Thank you,
Jackie and Kylene
May 13, 2013
annewink
Great idea!
May 12, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Great! The kids do seem to enjoy sharing their Write and Share.
Thank you!
Jackie and kylene
Thank you!
Jackie and kylene
May 13, 2013
marylehnhard
So much better to use teaching The Little Red Hen than what I have been using.
May 11, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your feedback!
This singable was so much fun as a play!
We really appreciate your comments.
Jackie and Kylene
This singable was so much fun as a play!
We really appreciate your comments.
Jackie and Kylene
May 13, 2013
cyndehawaii
Great idea
May 11, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you for sharing. This really worked with our students.
Enjoy!
Jackie and Kylene
Enjoy!
Jackie and Kylene
May 13, 2013
CyberkristiCharlie
This will be fun to use with my camping theme for summer school...so colorful and appealing!
May 11, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Super!
We love camping. Have fun!
Thanks again for your feedback!
Jackie and Kylene
We love camping. Have fun!
Thanks again for your feedback!
Jackie and Kylene
May 13, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thanks for the feedback!
Have fun with Write and Share.
Jackie and Kylene
Have fun with Write and Share.
Jackie and Kylene
May 13, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you for the feedback!
Have fun with the pirates!
Jackie and Kylene
Have fun with the pirates!
Jackie and Kylene
May 13, 2013
Amie82
thanks!
May 10, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
You are so welcome!
Thank you for sharing,
Jackie and Kylene
Thank you for sharing,
Jackie and Kylene
May 13, 2013
Nikki Letterhos (TpT Seller)
I am so excited to use these next year to help practice writing!! Thank you!
May 9, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Super! Have a great time with Write and Share!
Thanks for the feedback.
Jackie and Kylene
Thanks for the feedback.
Jackie and Kylene
May 13, 2013
Ameliaxo
Super cute! Thanks! :D
May 9, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
We had a great time creating this singable! Glad you are enjoying it too!
Jackie & Kylene
Jackie & Kylene
May 10, 2013
ghesseltine
Great :)
May 9, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
So glad you are enjoying this one! We sure had fun creating this and our students LOVE studying those "creepy crawly critters"! Thanks for the feedback.
Jackie & Kylene
Jackie & Kylene
May 10, 2013
martonp
Thanks
May 8, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
You are welcome.
We appreciate the feedback.
Jackie and Kylene
We appreciate the feedback.
Jackie and Kylene
May 8, 2013
steph4tn
Love this.
May 8, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you for the feedback.
We really do appreciate it!
Jackie and Kylene
We really do appreciate it!
Jackie and Kylene
May 8, 2013
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
jlbeasley417 re: Homework Packet for First Grade: Write & Share (Common Core aligned)
Hi! I downloaded your packet, and love it! However some of my pages printed out with big black boxes covering part of them. :/ It is not showing these boxes on the PDF file on my computers, but it happens when I print them. Any advice?
May 24, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Wow, I don't know what to tell you. No one has reported having any problems with printing this file. Did you try downloading it again? Maybe the first download got corrupted. I could email it to you if redownloading it doesn't work. Please let me know. Thanks
Jackie
Jackie
May 24, 2013
lisasunset re: Homework Packet for First Grade: Write & Share (Common Core aligned)
Do you have this for 2nd grade? I love this idea! I hated traditional "sharing" (who has the most expensive toys?)! I work in a low-income school.
May 12, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
As of right now we don't but we have been talking about possibly expanding it. This product came about for the very reason you stated. Kylene worked at a low- income school and saw a need for this. Thank you so much for your interest.
Jackie & Kylene
Jackie & Kylene
May 12, 2013
KB Konnected (TpT Seller)
Hi! Just a quick note to let you know that I added the white apron. So glad you like the collection. :)
April 8, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
So great! Thank you sooo much. We are nearly done "illustrating" our Little Red Hen Song with your clipart and some other things and soon she will be ready to "publish"! Thanks again.
Jackie & Kylene
Jackie & Kylene
April 11, 2013
KB Konnected (TpT Seller)
Hello! I just wanted to let you gals know that I just added the "Little Red Hen" clip art to my TpT store. I hope you like it. Any changes just let me know and I'll see what I can do. Hope you like it. ~no pressure :) http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Little-Red-Hen-Clip-Art-Collection-Commercial-use
April 5, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you thank you sooooo much! We are loving what you did with Little Red Hen. Could you add a white apron to the one where she is standing with both wings spread open? We would so appreciate it! Thanks for being willing to take on this task. This is how the Little Red Hen should look..just like she did in the books we grew up with! Thanks again! We are excited to create our singable using this set. We already have the tune and lyrics written...we were just waiting for the right little "chick" to come alive and now she has! Thanks again! Jackie & Kylene
April 6, 2013
katec100 re: Groundhog Fun! I’m A Little Groundhog! A Shared Reading Singable
Hello! I love the Groundhog book! Do you think you might have time some dayto include a mini black and white version? I would be forever greatful!!! No rush as I won't need it until next year. Thank you! katec100
February 15, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Great idea! We will have it done for next year for sure! Jackie & Kylene
February 16, 2013
mjsmith55
Do you currently have a Valentine's day song book ?
December 27, 2012
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Yes, we have several and are currently adding extensions and revising them. They will be posted shortly. Stay tuned!
Jackie and Kylene
Jackie and Kylene
December 30, 2012
katec100 re: Thanksgiving Fun! Turkey Stomp A Shared Reading Singable
This is fantastic! Do you have any other dances (Christmas, maybe?). Thanks for sharing all of your talents!!!
November 9, 2012
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Hello!
We are happy that you are enjoying the Turkey Stomp. We have a winter one called 5 Dancing Snowmen that we will be putting up soon.(This one is not new we are just adding to it so you will not get any notices.) However, we are going to try to write a Christmas one. It will be new so watch for it in your messages as a follower. Our present to you-- since we so appreciate ALL your support!
Thanks again, Jackie and Kylene
We are happy that you are enjoying the Turkey Stomp. We have a winter one called 5 Dancing Snowmen that we will be putting up soon.(This one is not new we are just adding to it so you will not get any notices.) However, we are going to try to write a Christmas one. It will be new so watch for it in your messages as a follower. Our present to you-- since we so appreciate ALL your support!
Thanks again, Jackie and Kylene
November 9, 2012
I am Bullyproof Music (TpT Seller)
Thanks for being so friendly, Kylene. You rock. Is there no way to have a simple conversation on TPT without writing on a question page? Should I just write you on your website? Sorry, clumsy newbie here! btw My better half is a sound engineer/speaker designer person. He'd be glad to assist you with any MP3 questions you ever have--just email us. He's a wiz at all that.
November 8, 2012
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much for the help.
Here is my email address www.kyleneturner@me.com
Love to talk some more.
Take care,
Kylene
Here is my email address www.kyleneturner@me.com
Love to talk some more.
Take care,
Kylene
November 9, 2012
I am Bullyproof Music (TpT Seller)
Hi there! We're newbies at TPT and have been looking for other teachers who use music with students. We love to sing too! Just wanted to say hello -- what you do seems very wonderful. Also wondering if there's a place here where all music teachers say hello on a thread? Can't seem to find one. Seems like it might be a friendly thing to do...Maybe create a music teacher's TPT pinterest page we can share? Or are we just over-eager newbies haha with too many ideas? Either way, hello there! Love your philosophy.
November 7, 2012
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Hello,
Fantastic to meet another song writer. Love your store.
Yes, we do need to do something to gather us together. What is the question?
You have some great ideas about where to begin.
We are trying to learn how to get Mp3 Audio Files up at TPT. This is our winter goal.
Your songs are very inspiring as well as your mission.
Take care,
Kylene
Fantastic to meet another song writer. Love your store.
Yes, we do need to do something to gather us together. What is the question?
You have some great ideas about where to begin.
We are trying to learn how to get Mp3 Audio Files up at TPT. This is our winter goal.
Your songs are very inspiring as well as your mission.
Take care,
Kylene
November 8, 2012
G1Teacher (TpT Seller) re: Homework Packet for First Grade: Write & Share (Common Core aligned)
Can you tell me what common core standards are covered in this file?
October 15, 2012
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Since it is primarily focused on Writing & Speaking, the CCS are mostly in Writing & Listening and Speaking areas:
Examples:
W1.2 Write information/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.
W1.5 With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers.
W1.8 With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
SL1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
*Follow agreed-upon rules for discussion (e.g listening to others with care, speaking one at a time aout the topics and texts under discussion)
*Build on others’ talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges
*ask questions to clear up any confusion about the topics and texts under discussion
SL 1.3 Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to gather additional information or clarify something that is not understood.
Hope that answers your question! :)
Examples:
W1.2 Write information/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.
W1.5 With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers.
W1.8 With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
SL1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
*Follow agreed-upon rules for discussion (e.g listening to others with care, speaking one at a time aout the topics and texts under discussion)
*Build on others’ talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges
*ask questions to clear up any confusion about the topics and texts under discussion
SL 1.3 Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to gather additional information or clarify something that is not understood.
Hope that answers your question! :)
October 15, 2012
katec100 re: Halloween Treats! 1 - 2, Trick or Treats For You! A Shared Reading Book
Hello! I was down loading 1-2 Trick or Treat and saw at the end a new book called ...This way and that way....I cannot find it for sale on your list of Tpt items. Where is it for sale? Thank you for every book/unit you sell. The are truly amazing! You both have soooo much creative talent. Thank you. katec100
September 23, 2012
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thanks sooooo much for all your encouragment! The song is called Halloween Friends Go This Way and That. I have copied the link below that should (fingers crossed!) take you to that product page. Thanks again!
Kylene and Jackie
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Halloween-Friends-Go-This-Way-and-That-A-Shared-Reading-Singable
Kylene and Jackie
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Halloween-Friends-Go-This-Way-and-That-A-Shared-Reading-Singable
September 23, 2012
Jennifer Findley (TpT Seller)
I love your shared reading resources! I teach 5th, but still love to shared reading! Any plans to create any resources for 5th?
September 19, 2012
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Hi!
This is such an interesting question. Jackie and I will talk about it. Right now our current and future products are geared for the primary grades. This certainly gives us something to think about since shared reading is important at that grade level, too.
Thank you for your question.
Kylene
This is such an interesting question. Jackie and I will talk about it. Right now our current and future products are geared for the primary grades. This certainly gives us something to think about since shared reading is important at that grade level, too.
Thank you for your question.
Kylene
September 20, 2012
spepps re: Reading Strategies Chart for School & Home
Can you add a poster that says: cover up an ending and look for the word????
I've started you cards already, and realized that strategy was missing.
I've started you cards already, and realized that strategy was missing.
September 12, 2012
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Hi
I thought about your question a lot. I use the strategy of "chunk it out" to teach my students to "cover up the ending" since I teach them that "ing, ed, est" etc. are "chunks" they know....I don't like to have too many stategies to refer to so that is how I approach it. 6 is a good number to teach. We sing the Dr. Jean song "Tools of Good Readers" and the ones we made the free chart and cards for are those same ones. Hope that clears up why we did what we did! Jackie :)
I thought about your question a lot. I use the strategy of "chunk it out" to teach my students to "cover up the ending" since I teach them that "ing, ed, est" etc. are "chunks" they know....I don't like to have too many stategies to refer to so that is how I approach it. 6 is a good number to teach. We sing the Dr. Jean song "Tools of Good Readers" and the ones we made the free chart and cards for are those same ones. Hope that clears up why we did what we did! Jackie :)
September 18, 2012
sherrygraham re: Homework Packet for First Grade: Write & Share (Common Core aligned)
I'm very interested in this product. Out of curiosity, what other homework activities do you supplement it with? I'm looking for ideas, as copies in our school are incredibly limited this year.
August 26, 2012
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
I usually send home my week's homework packet on Friday. Along with asking parents to read with their child each day, I send home a weekly book bag with a sheet on outside where I list the name of books and their numbers. I numbered all my readers that I use for this. Easy & quick when one gets them back to switch out for new ones! You can give higher numbers to more difficult little readers.Then just exchange between same level until a child needs a harder level.But I always pick books that they will be successful with at home since this is practice. Sometimes inside the baggie that holds the books I put a paper (1/2 sheet). They would be asked to do something to extend one book. ex. Draw favorite part. Later, I will add more writing extensions/questions. On this half sheet --on the other side I have general questions for a parent to ask after reading a book. I explain that not all books need all these questions. As the year progresses I change out those discussion questions to other skill related questions.) Also, I send home a math practice worksheet. If you are short on paper maybe the math could go on the back side of the Write & Share. Later, I send a file folder game boards home. They are open-ended so that I can rotate the file folder games. I provide the list of words and/or math facts that the parents will use with the game. We have a free Halloween game posted now. It has the directions for the game. I use different looking kinds of file folder game boards but really all are played same way. (You know, if the CLIPART is different well...the children think that it is a different game --even if it is played the same identical way!!! Once the games are made in the file folders & laminated, they last for years.
I hope these ideas help you. It is hard writing all the details. Please do
write back if I can be of further help. Thank you for your questions. Also, thank you for buying Write & Share.
Kylene
I hope these ideas help you. It is hard writing all the details. Please do
write back if I can be of further help. Thank you for your questions. Also, thank you for buying Write & Share.
Kylene
August 26, 2012
mcolvin
Hello! I LOVE your shared reading sing alongs! I was wondering if you will be creating one about CAMPING...I'd love to have it at a center at the end of May.
Thanks for considering this request!
Thanks for considering this request!
May 4, 2012
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thanks for the idea of camping. We actually created 2 camping themed books....a 1-2 Camping Yahoo! and A-Camping We Will Go! Hope you enjoy them both!
May 8, 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
WE LOVE to sing! We create SINGABLES that connect Early Literacy learning with singable text. ALL our singables are sung to familar tunes like "Ity Bitsy Spider", "Mary Had a Little Lamb", Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" etc.. Our students remember more and enjoy learning through music. Jackie has been teaching for 36 years and still LOVES it! She has been a Special Education teacher, taught Grades 1, 3 & 4 and is now in Kindergarten- her favorite grade! She was a mentor teacher and an Early Literacy coach. Kylene has taught for 33 years and was a Early Childhood teacher, Reading Specialist, a multi-age and 1st grade teacher before becoming an elementary principal. She was also an Early Literacy coach. Their collaboration started as first grade teachers when they discovered they both loved creating children's songs and curriculum activities for literacy and math! Together they have taught at the university level for Teacher extension classes in Early Literacy. They have presented many times at Reading and Kindergarten conferences and workshops.
MY TEACHING STYLE
Student-based learning with a focus on balanced literacy and hand-on math with a smile and a SONG! Lively activities incorporate all learning styles & get our little ones learning. We love to involve parents in supporting their children so we get them into our classrooms!
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
Both have been Teachers of the Year at their schools. Both have been involved in leadership in their district and helped win the California Distinquished School Award for each of their school sites!
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Jackie graduated with her B.A. from Western Michigan University & Master's degrees in Special Education from Oakland University (MI) before heading out to California to continue her teaching career. Kylene graduated with her B.A. from Humboldt State and her M.A. from Chapman University. Both have taken numerous workshops that have helped build their deep understanding of balanced literacy!
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Both Jackie and Kylene share a love of family and animals! Jackie has 2 spoiled mini Schnauzers, Gracie and Noddi! Kylene has a dog named Breia, lots of cats, and a pasture full of llamas....oh, and a hard-working hubbie named George! Both love to read while Jackie is an avid quilter and Kylene loves to garden!
GRADES TAUGHT
Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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